Healthy Banana Oat Blender Pancakes are delicious and so easy to make! No flour, no eggs, and no dairy. Wholesome ingredients blended perfectly to make an incredible breakfast.
Bananas and oats are like the duct tape of the food world. There’s so much you can do with them. So, we tend to keep plenty of both on hand. But, sometimes the bananas get a little too brown before they’re all consumed. So, what to do? There’s always my Healthy Vegan Banana Bread. But, today we’re making pancakes!
Pancakes are a staple recipe in our home. We have them at least twice a week for breakfast and sometimes dinner. But, since flour has been a little harder to come by these days we’ve started making pancakes in a blender. And, they are amazing!
This recipe is oil-free, flourless, super simple, uses only whole ingredients, and the kids will love them. Let’s do this!
Ingredients To Make Pancakes In Blender
You don’t need flour to make incredible pancakes. If you have bananas, oats, and a blender you’re all set! Here’s everything you need…
- Rolled Oats: I like using Bob’s Red Mill Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats. They’re gluten-free and a great product.
- Bananas: A really ripe banana makes this pancake recipe naturally sweet. It also works as a binder to hold things together.
- Ground Flaxseed: The flax replaces the egg and helps to hold things together as well. It’s also a great source of protein and Omega-3s. Be sure not to use whole flax seeds.
- Baking Powder: this helps to give the pancakes a little “lift”.
- Cinnamon: completely optional but I love the essence of cinnamon in this recipe.
- Unsweetened Almond Milk: I prefer using unsweetened vanilla almond milk. But, feel free to use your favorite plant-milk.
- Vanilla: It just adds that special touch and works perfectly with the cinnamon. If you use vanilla almond milk you can leave it out.
How To Make Blender Pancakes
Once you make pancakes in a blender it’s likely you won’t go back to the old way. Because there’s no mixing, no sifting, and no extra messy dishes.
- First things first: preheat a nonstick griddle or nonstick skillet over medium heat while you prepare the pancakes. I LOVE this pan! It’s amazing for oil-free cooking. Here are some other tools that will help you with oil-free cooking.
- Next, add all the ingredients to your blender and process until everything is well combined and smooth. It should have the consistency of a thick smoothie. You can add a tablespoon of milk at a time to get it going if needed. But, be careful. You don’t want to runny batter.
- Let the batter sit for 5 minutes to “fluff up.” Pour about ⅓ cup of the batter onto the pan and cook until bubbles pop up across the pancake. Flip and cook for about 45 seconds to a minute. Ultimately, you want that golden brown color. So, adjust accordingly.
- Repeat until you’ve used up all the batter and serve with any topping you choose. I usually get about 6-7 pancakes out of this recipe.
Pro Tip
The secret to cooking pancakes well is “low and slow.” Be sure and let your pan heat up completely before using it. And, ALWAYS cook them on medium or a little lower. This will ensure the middle cooks as well and you don’t end up with a burnt outside and runny inside.
Suggested Toppings
- Almond butter (or nut butter of choice)
- Fresh fruit (my favorite are blueberries, raspberries, and bananas)
- Real maple syrup
- Oil-free Granola
- Unsweetened shredded coconut
- Strawberry Chia Jam
- Non-dairy chocolate chips
Can You Freeze Them?
Absolutely! You simply place any leftover pancakes in a Ziploc bag or freezer container and place them in the freezer. These pancakes will keep for about 2 months.
You are going to love these easy Banana Oat Blender Pancakes. They’re…
- Simple
- Flourless
- Gluten-free
- Low fat
- Healthy
- & Delicious
These pancakes are not light and fluffy like ones made with flour. They are a little denser. But, they are hearty and filling. And, more than meet the expectation when you want pancakes. Think of them like “banana bread turned into a pancake.”
Want More Vegan Breakfast Recipes?
- Best Fluffy Vegan Pancakes
- Spicy Vegan Breakfast Sausage
- Healthy Vegan Banana Bread
- Vegan Breakfast Tacos
- Easy Vegan Tofu Scramble
You can also check out these 14 Easy Vegan Breakfast Recipes for a little more variety.
Easy Banana Oat Blender Pancakes
- Total Time20 minutes
- Yield6 Pancakes 1x
- DietVegan
Healthy Banana Oat Blender Pancakes are delicious and so easy to make! No flour, no eggs, and no dairy. Wholesome ingredients blended perfectly to make an incredible breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp. cinnamon
- 2 ripened bananas
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp ground flax
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla (or plain) almond milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla (if not using vanilla almond milk)
Instructions
- Preheat nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add all ingredients to blender and process until smooth. It should have the consistency of a slightly thick smoothie. If it’s too thick add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time to loosen it up a bit. But, you still want a fairly thick consistency. Let the batter sit for 5 minutes to “fluff up.”
- Pour ⅓ cup of the batter onto the pan and cook until bubbles pop up across the pancake. Flip and cook for another 45 seconds – 1 minute. Ultimately, you want that golden brown color.
- Repeat until you’ve used up all the batter and serve with any topping you choose. I usually get about 6-7 pancakes out of this recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pancakes
- Calories: 404
- Sugar: 20.8 g
- Sodium: 101.9 mg
- Fat: 1.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 78.7 g
- Fiber: 10.4 g
- Protein: 10.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Prep Time: 5 mins.
- Cook Time: 15 mins.
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Vegan
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I’ve used this recipe for as long as I’ve known it on your website. The only problem is when I use fresh blueberries, mixed in or fresh peaches, it makes the pancakes seem to want to cook longer, and then really sticks hard to the “nonstick“ skillet that I use. I’ve tried various sprays, coconut, vegetable or soy. Nothing seems to work. Can you give me any suggestions?
I made these pancakes this morning, and they were easy to make and delicious! I added some poppy seeds to the batter just for the fun of it. I will be making these pancakes again, especially when bananas are getting a bit ripe in my household. Thank you for this great recipe!
I like the pancakes, but there was a little too much oats😂 🎉 Luke Galler – age 7
Thank you for this great recipe. I made exactly as you recommended. Look forward to making them with some of the suggested options.
That’s awesome! We make them quite often at our house. Always a winner!
It’s so simple but delicious!! Thank you so much!
Thank you!!!
These are fantastic. I added walnuts to them. I was hoping to have a couple leftover to snack on later. But my husband and I polished them off.
Thanks for another wonderful recipe.
These were simple and delicious! My two young children and husband devoured them. Thank you!
I haven’t had pancakes in longer than most people have been alive. Never liked them as a kid, but I had some fresh blueberries and got a craving. (That’s crazy for me.) These were actually delicious! I thoroughly enjoyed them and I have some leftover for the weekend! Great recipe and super simple to make. I only had one problem…… my “non-stick” pan decided to shirk on its non-stick duties and the pancakes came out a little rough looking, but were still delicious. Next time I’ll use the cast iron and a metal spatula. Thank you Shane for all of your hard work developing all these great recipes.
i love these! but i have banana allergies in my house…can i sub applesauce for the banana, and how much would you suggest?
I would try subbing pumpkin in place of bananas. Applesauce is more of a binder and you probably wouldn’t get good pancakes.
Can you bake this in the oven instead? I’m sure you can. But what temperature and for how long would you cook them?
Never tried it. But, I would start at 350 and go for about 10 mins. and check frequently.
Simple and easy healthy tasty pancakes
Tried it. They were a bit gummy inside. What did I do wrong? Love the banana flavor though.
Hi, Birt! Try heating your pan over medium and let it get completely hot before making the pancakes. You want to cook them low and slow. If you cooked them over medium try reducing the heat just a bit.
These were great! Easy, healthy and yummy!
Yum! Breakfast for dinner tonight. These pancakes were so good! The batter got nice and thick like buttermilk pancakes would get (pre wfpb). ;o)
Awww, yeah! I’m so glad you enjoyed them.
These are great. Simple, quick, easy, all healthy ingredients! I top them with thawed berries. I even make a batch and freeze some for later. Just warm them in the toaster oven and we’re good to go. Thank you Shane for all of your wonderful healthy recipes!
Hey Shane,
Do you think I could use quick cooking oats? Its all I have!
Thanks.
I’ve never tried it that way, but since they’re being blended I see no reason why they wouldn’t work. Good luck and let me know how it turns out.
Great recipe! Easy-to-make batter, simple to cook, and even better to eat. Yum!
Could this batter be used to make waffles?
I’ve never tried but see no reason why it wouldn’t work.
Love this easy recipe. These were delicious! Thank you
I have tried several of your recipes and have been very pleased.
Adds a lovely aroma to one’s Sunday vibes.
Dash in a little pumpkin spice too for a fall twist.
YUM!
Shane,
Simple, flavorful, and delicious. I was looking at another recipe that was so long and complicated and then I found yours. Made my day this morning to have such a great brunch. Next time I’ll be more prepared to have your tofu bacon ready!
That’s so great, Carol! I’m so glad you enjoyed them.
These were fantastic! Flavor, texture, ease and tasted fantastic. I am going to be making more of you recipes as I am trying to eat less meat and more plant based.
These are OUTSTANDING!!!!!!! I made them exactly as your recipe!!! It will now be our go-to pancake recipe. Thank you so much Shane for the DELICIOUS, YUMMY, INCREDIBLE and so easy peasy to make pancake recipe!!!!!
Seriously the BEST PANCAKES EVER. I have made them every weekend for probably 3 months.
Thank you for this amazing recipe!
Loved these, so simple and delicious!
I meant to add 5 stars!
Made these this morning, they were amazing! Even my husband who always thinks what I make vegan is a big no loved them, he said better than regular! 😳 from him that’s huge!
Can you save any leftovers either freeze or how long in the frig?
Thank you!!
AWESOME! Yes, you can freeze leftovers. Cover and store in the fridge for up to a week and you can freeze for up to a month.
These are delicious! I will make these again and again!
Thank you!
These were great! Super simple, all ingredients on hand and kids loved them! Thank you!
Entire family loved them and I was asked to make them again. Served with your blueberry compote, extra maple syrup, and fresh fruit. Thanks!
That’s great, Ashley! Thanks so much for reaching out and sharing.
A+! Much better than other banana oatmeal blender pancake recipes I’ve tried. And my 2.5 year old loves them! Thanks!
This recipe worked perfectly for me. And I loved them! So did my husband, but he is a pancake / maple syrup kind of guy, so no surprise there. I am actually not such a big pancake fan in general, and I never ever make them myself. So a big thanks from my husband for inspiring me to get these babies on his plate! Just an “in case” question for the future… do you think it would work to substitute applesauce for about half of the banana in order to neutralize some of the overall banana flavor? I may give this a shot next time… but I hate to waste a batch if it doesn’t work and I thought you may have tried it during recipe development… 😉
I make these with my 4 and 6 year olds, they love peeling the bananas and using the blender. So good! We add chocolate chips at the end and double the recipe so we have them for a couple days. Yumm!!
AWESOME! Love getting kids in the kitchen.
Just made these pancakes it was very easy and tasty. My son loved them.
This is the second banana oat pancake recipe that I have tried in the last two weeks. I like yours better. I made two changes. I had to substitute soy milk because of a sensitivity, and a used a griddle pan so I could cook 4 at a time. Thanks for a delicious recipe.
Excellent! Thanks so much for reaching out.
Made these this morning. There was a very slight aftertaste , maybe from the baking powder? Could I use less without affecting the recipe? Nevertheless , we enjoyed these immensely! My 19 year old, who hates bananas, polished them off and told me how much he liked his breakfast.
That’s awesome, Trish! Yes, try 1 1/2 to 2 tsp. It should still work fine.
Hi Shane, We love all your pancakes, I will be making these tomorrow morning. Thank you!
So good! Simple and delicious.
Made these today without the maple syrup because I’m out. I think they really don’t need the syrup. I added an extra teaspoon of vanilla. Easiest pancakes I have ever made! And so good! Thanks Shane!